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UTK English Hiring Two New Professors for 2024

UTK English Hiring Two New Professors for 2024

October 17, 2023

UTK English is excited to announce two new searches for assistant or associate professors in both Medieval literature and Early American Literature, who bring additional areas of strength in some of the following areas: medical humanities, digital humanities, global perspectives, environment and sustainability, and indigenous studies. We are interested in candidates with great scholarly promise, teaching experience, and an interest in participating in the life of the university community as well as the communities beyond our campus. UT English is proud to be a collegial, research-intensive department with a growing major and fantastic students. Our graduate programs include Ph.D., MFA, and MA tracks. Located in the city of Knoxville, TN, we have a vibrant arts and restaurant scene, close proximity to the Smoky Mountains, and a beautiful campus.

Medieval Lit, with Global, Digital or Health Humanities

Apply before Nov. 1

The English Department at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in medieval literature and language, capable of teaching courses in both the Old English and Middle English periods, with a research specialization in either field. We particularly welcome candidates with interest in one or more of the following areas: digital humanities, medical humanities, and the global Middle Ages. Duties include active participation in both graduate and undergraduate programs, plus significant research and publication. Salaries and teaching loads are competitive, and our endowment provides ample support for research and travel.

The University of Tennessee is home to the Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, a robust interdisciplinary community that attracts graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars from around the world. UT Knoxville, a “Doctoral/Research Extensive” institution, is the flagship university in the state system. UT is a land-grant university and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity, teaching and service, and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants. In addition to addressing their qualifications for the position in their application, candidates may describe how they would help promote students’ access to and inclusion in their teaching and research/scholarship/creative activities.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university. 

Early American Lit, with Environment, Indigenous Studies

Apply before Nov. 1

The Department of English at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in early American literature and culture to approximately 1830.  We welcome candidates with expertise in specializations including, but not limited to, Native American and Indigenous studies; environmental humanities, sustainability, ecocriticism; and/or early national politics.  Excellence in research and teaching is required. PhD in hand or expected by August 1, 2024. Duties include active participation in both graduate and undergraduate programs, plus significant research and publication. Salaries and teaching loads are competitive, and our endowment provides ample support for research and travel.

UT, a “Doctoral/Research Extensive” institution, is the flagship university in the state system. UT is a land-grant university and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity, teaching and service, and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants. Applications received by October 30 will get full consideration.  In addition to addressing their qualifications for the position in their application, candidates may describe how they would help promote access and inclusion in their teaching and research/scholarship/creative activities.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.

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